In 2025, Swift added the 6.19m-long 505 to its Ford Transit-based Voyager range.

For 2026, changes have been minimal, with new graphics externally and largely cosmetic changes inside, although the new Truma Combi Neo boiler has been added as standard.

On first appearance, I thought the 505 looked striking, with new grey graphics complementing the cab colour (see our review of the 2023 Voyager 584 to see how the 2026 505 differs), alloy wheels and flush-fitting tinted windows. Internally, Swift is using contemporary soft furnishings.

The Ford Transit cab comes as standard with the Euro 6 130bhp, 2.0-litre TDCi engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. An option is the 165bhp version of the 2.0-litre engine with eight-speed auto transmission, which adds 30kg to the MIRO.

The Ford dashboard and steering wheel
Modern Ford dashboard includes a large touchscreen control unit

The MTPLM is 3500kg which means you will not need to worry about what driving licence you need to drive the motorhome – the 505 can be driven on a Cat B driving licence and has a user payload of 663kg (633kg with the automatic gearbox).

However, the 505 only has the two cab seats belted, and there is no option for additional travel seats, so it could be better suited as a motorhome for couples.

External equipment on the Voyager includes an external BBQ and cold shower points, a 120W motorhome solar panel and bike-rack fixing rails.

The lounge in the Swift Voyager 505

I found the lounge bright and airy. This is thanks to a window on either side, a sunroof, and helped by the light colouring of the internal materials. When it’s dark outside, there’s plentiful ambient lighting and a couple of flexible reading lights above the cab seats.

The living area
New soft fabrics in mid-grey add a contemporary feel to the living area

Lounge seating is a couple of parallel sofas that would probably seat five at a pinch, plus the two cab chairs which swivel. However, I did find the electrically operated rise-and-fall table is only large enough for four.

The lounge with the table set up
You could squeeze five on the lounge seats but table is for four only

The electrically operated drop-down double bed is stored above the lounge; I was pleased to see this doesn’t impact on headroom much.

The kitchen in the Swift Voyager 505

The kitchen, which is on the offside to the rear of the lounge, is well equipped and a large fold-up extension flap significantly adds to the space. When it comes to the motorhome cooker, there’s a Thetford Triplex combination oven and grill with a three-burner gas hob and electric hotplate, all with electronic ignition.

The kitchen in the Voyager 505
The kitchen is well-equipped with a handy extra flip-up worktop

A Dometic 10-Series 133 tall fridge-freezer is next to the entrance door on the opposite side to the kitchen unit.

While there’s no microwave or mains socket in the kitchen area, there are USB and USB-C sockets above the worktop. For 2026, there’s a new illuminated splashback.

The washroom in the Swift Voyager 505

The rear washroom is entered via a tamboured door. There are no windows in here, but I didn’t think it felt gloomy despite the dark grey ‘woodwork’, which contrasts with cream-coloured panels and cupboard doors. A micro-Heki rooflight aids ventilation.

The washroom in the Voyager 505
No windows in the washroom, but it’s well lit and there’s plenty of storage (left); Washroom has a shower cubicle and a decent-sized bowl, mixer tap and mirror (right)

As you step up into the washroom, there’s an unlined shower to your left, with a useful drop-down hanging rail for towels and an illuminated unit on the rear wall.

Essentially, the rest of the washroom is in the centre. The sink unit – with a decent-sized bowl and mixer tap, with large mirror above – is on the rear wall, and the Thetford toilet on the ‘false’ wall on the right (don’t forget to make sure you have the best motorhome toilet chemical packed).

Sleeping in the Voyager 505

It’s likely that the Voyager 505 will be mainly used by touring couples, but it can be used as a four-berth. The sofas and table convert into a 6’4” x 5’5”/3’9” double bed. The differing sizes to the width are due to the different lengths of the nearside (shorter) and offside (longer) sofas.

The electric drop-down bed
Electric drop-down bed will be the most convenient to use for a couple

However, the drop-down bed – which is much more likely to be the main bed – measures 6’2” x 4’11”. This also features a Duvalay mattress.

Storage in the Voyager 505

There’s plenty of kitchen storage. Above, there’s a unit with a vertical locker at each end and horizontal lockers between. In the L-shaped base unit, there’s a cutlery drawer above a cupboard with two extra drawers.

The storage under the sink
Handy storage space under the sink

In the washroom, you will find a short wardrobe which can also be accessed from the outside above the toilet. The main wardrobe is to the right of that.

Alternatives to consider

The Fiat Ducato-based McLouis Fusion 330 looks smart and has multiple sleeping options, which make it a good choice both for couples and families, as well as having an MTPLM of 3500kg.

Or perhaps you could be tempted by what a panel van conversion could offer? If that’s the case, see what we thought of the Auto-Trail Expedition 68XL, a campervan which works well for couples as standard or for families with its optional pop-top roof.

Technical specification

  • Price: From £71,390
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Belts: 2
  • Base vehicle: Ford Transit
  • Engine: 2.0-litre, 130bhp turbodiesel
  • Length/width/height: 6.19/2.37/2.87m (20’4”/7’9”/9’5”)
  • MTPLM: 3500kg
  • MiRO: 2837kg
  • Payload: 663kg
  • Water (fresh/waste): 110/85 litres
  • Leisure battery: 80Ah
  • Gas: 1 x 6kg & 1 x 13kg
  • Contact: Swift Group

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